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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 2, 1997 . . -' . ~.... OF I>/~ {..~ .. :~: Æ - COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday June 2, 1997 at 8:35 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson E. Pistritto D. Ryan S. Senis ALSO PRESENT: T. Quinn N. Carroll B. Taylor (D (ID 1. .aID - General Manager - Director of Planning - Town Clerk ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of May 20, 1997 Special Meeting of May 12, 1997 Special Meeting of May 20, 1997 DELEGA TIONS Carole Goodfellow, 925 Bayly Street, addressed Council to support the Notice of Motion to provide enhanced enforcement of the speed limit on Bayly Street, particular in the area of 925 Bayly Street. She noted that in March of 1997, there was an accident that caused a vehicle to crash into her townhouse unit in an area where children usually play. There is a 60 kilometre per hour speed limit on Bayly Street which is rarely enforced and therefore supports the Notice of Motion which will provide for additional safety measures such as zero tolerance enforcement and purchasing a laser radar for use by the Police. RESOL1LfIONS Resolution #199/97 - See Appendix #1 Moved by Councillor Senis Seconded by Councillor Ryan That the Report of the Executive Committee dated May 26, 1997, be adopted. CARRIED e . 8 84 The following motions were considered in conjunction with the above resolution: Recorded Vote on Item #1: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #200/97 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Item #4 be divided so that the first paragraph is considered separate to the last two paragraphs. CARRIED Recorded Vote on the First Paraeraph of Item #4: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Dickerson Resolution #201/97 Moved by Councillor Senis Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Guidelines for sourcing, reviewing and evaluating consulting and professional services as set out in Clerk's Report CL 14/97 be adopted. CARRIED Resolution #202/97 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That the firm Hurren, Flett, Sinclair, Chartered Accountants, be re-appointed as the external auditors for the Town of Pickering and its boards and commissions for a three year period commencing October 1, 1997. CARRIED Resolution #203/97 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That Town Council approve the retubing of the Gas and Steam Barn Boiler and the restoration of the Saw Mill at a total cost of $33,000 and that this be charged to Account #4611. CARRIED Recorded Vote: 85 Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #204/97 8 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Senis WHEREAS the residents residing at 925 Bayly Street have expressed concerns pertaining to their safety as a result of traffic conditions on Bayly Street; and WHEREAS concerns have been documented at a meeting held at the East Shore Community Centre on May 14, 1997 by both Town and Regional staff; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby requests the following initiates be undertaken: 1. 2. 3. e .-... 4. A zero tolerance speed enforcement area be implemented and posted between Liverpool Road and Whites Road. The Town of Pickering explore the purchasing of a laser radar system to be used by Durham Regional Police Services or other persons that are authorized by Provincial law for speed enforcement. Town of Pickering staff and Durham Regional staff initiate corrective measures pertaining to turning lanes at the specified locations on Bayly Street approaching the 925 Bayly Street driveways. Town of Pickering and Durham Regional staff continue to work with the Board of Directors of 925 Bayly Street to explore other traffic calming measures that may be required. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #205/97 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner WHEREAS drivers of vehicles failing to observe posted speed limits and obey the rules and regulations under the Highway Traffic Act within residential, commercial and industrial neighbourhoods cause untold fear, anger, accidents, injuries and deaths on our Town streets; and 8 WHEREAS our residents are now demanding that the Town, the Region, the Police Services Board and the Province combine their respective legislative and financial powers to curb these inftactions in order to make our streets safe again; and WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering recognizes the seriousness of residents' concerns and confirms to do its' utmost to bring these drivers into compliance with the traffic laws; 8 8 .- 8 86 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering requests the Durham Region Police Services Board to dedicate two laser radarltraffic units exclusively to Pickering streets; and FURTHER THAT the Provincial Government consider returning, at a minimum, 50% of the revenue raised ftom subsequent fines to offset additional capital and operating costs and that the Attorney General be so requested to prepare the necessary amending legislation; and FURTHER THAT the Corporation of the Town of Pickering request of the Durham Region Police Services Board the two additional laser radarltraffic units and related equipment to be operational as quickly as possible. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #206/97 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner THAT the Corporation of the Town of Pickering agrees to fund up to 50% of the additional operating costs of the two units to an upset limit of $60,000 per annum; and FURTHER THAT in the event enabling legislation allows upper tier municipalities a percentage of revenue raised through traffic violation fines that the Durham Region Police Services Board, through Durham Regional Council, reimburse the Town of Pickering any monies advanced by the Town. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson and Pistritto Councillors Johnson, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs The following motion was considered in conjunction with the above two resolutions: Resolution #207/97 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Senis That the Notice of Motion set out in the Agenda for the Council Meeting of June 2, 1997 respecting the enforcement of speed limits be divided by isolating the last two paragraphs of the Motion. CARRIED 87 (IV) BY-LAWS That Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Brenner took leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 5025/97 8 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 2511, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham in Part of Lot 19, Range 3, B.F.C. in the Town of Pickering. (A 6/97) By-law Number 5026/97 Being a by-law to amend By-law 3261/89 temporarily closing roads for recreational purposes (Liverpool Road). By-law Number 5027/97 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation - 1975 Rosefield Road, DCC #58, 1525 and 1535 Diefenbaker Court and 1530 and 1540 Pickering Parkway, DCC #136). By-law Number 5028/97 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Licence Agreement for the period of 25 years commencing June 2, 1997 to June 2, 2022, between Ontario Hydro and The Corporation of the Town of Pickering respecting part of Lots 19, 20 and 21, Range 3, B.F.C., Pickering for installation of a pedestrian/cycling trail (Waterfront Trail). THIRD READING: . Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Brenner moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-laws Numbers 5025/97, 5026/97, 5027/97 and 5028/97 be adopted and the said by-laws be now read a third time and PASSED and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED (V) 01]JER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Brenner noted that road repair is needed on Cliffview Road and Park Crescent since the Region undertook work on these roads and asked that they be contacted to repair these roads. 2. Councillor Dickerson reported that two chicanes on Glendale Drive, namely those adjacent to 1948 and 1955 Glendale Drive, be moved about eighteen to twenty feet southerly. 3. Councillor Dickerson reported that he asked the Acting Director of Public Works to inspect a water drain on Morden Lane. 8 4. Councillor Senis stated that she is still awaiting the report on Councillors' expenses. 5. Councillor Johnson provided a letter from a resident at 1890 Valley Farm Road indicating that the trees on the boulevard on the west side of Valley Farm Road are not thriving. 6. Councillor Johnson noted that he attended the Sick Kids Hospital Telethon on May 26, 1997. 88 7. Councillor Johnson noted that the tender for the reconstruction of Franklin Street was approved and noted his appreciation for the work undertaken by the Acting Director of Public Works in this matter. 8. Councillor Johnson reported on a community yard sale in Claremont on June 7th and the opening of the Claremont Community Centre on June 21 st. 8 (VD CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 5029/97 Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Brenner moved for leave to introduce a By- law of the Town of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering at its meeting held on the 2nd day of June, 1997 and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED (VID ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. . Dated ~./// O~ oJ- .~../-_/J// MK%L CLÉRK 8 APPENDIX #1 TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on May 26, 1997, presents its ninth report to Council and recommends: 1. PICKERING NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION FILE NUMBER - F 2710.02 8 WHEREAS within the past 25 years, the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station has leaked approximately 1,000 tons of toxic copper, zinc and etal into Lake Ontario; and WHEREAS such pollutants will take in excess of 100 years to reverse itself; and WHEREAS pollutants of this nature into our Great Lakes in contrary to the spirit of the Environmental Protection Act (215/95), the Environmental Bill of Rights and the CanadianlUnited States Great Lakes Agreement; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby requests: 1. That the Federal/Provincial agencies responsible for Environmental Protection investigate Ontario Hydro/Pickering Nuclear Station; and 2. That the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby requests an investigation under Section 74 of the Environmental Bill of Rights legislation 1993, Chap. 28, Part V, of the Province of Ontario; and . THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the appropriate Federal/Provincial agencies that are responsible for the enforcement of those documents referenced in this motion. 2. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 6/97 AC. SIMMONDS & SONS LTD. PART OF LOT 19, RANGE 3, B.F.C. (SOUTH SIDE OF DILLINGHAM ROAD, WEST OF BROCK ROAD) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 -A6/97 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 6/97, submitted by Niagara Delta Holdings Limited, on lands being Parts 1 and 2, 40R-2194 in Lot 19, Range 3, B.F.C., Town of Pickering, to permit a bingo hall and ancillary uses for a temporary period of two years be APPROVED, as set out in the draft zoning by- law provided as Appendix No. I to Recommendation Report No. 10/97. 3. TENDER NO. T-3-97 - STORM SEWER INSTALLATION AND ROAD RECONSTRUCTION ON FRANKLIN STREET (CENTRAL STREET TO JOSEPH STREET) CLAREMONT FILE NUMBER - C 4300 ~ That Tender No. T -3-97 submitted by Hollingworth Construction in the amount of $112,144.03, be accepted; and that a project cost of $130,405.50, including the tender amount and other associated costs, be approved. 8 . 8 4. 2 CANADA-ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS (COIW) PROGRAM FILE NUMBER - A 2310.26 That the Town of Pickering confirm its participation in the 1997-1998 Extension of the COIW Program; and accepting the projects to be undertaken as identified and prioritized in Report PW 4/97; and authorizing and directing the appropriate Town officials to execute the necessary documentation to enable the Town to apply for approval of the selected projects.